Harry Potter and the Religious Right: An in-depth look at the Christian undertones in J.K. Rowling's series

Author

Cody Pharr Hall

Date of Award

2011

Document Type

Undergraduate Thesis

Department

English

First Advisor

Natalie Schroeder

Relational Format

Dissertation/Thesis

Abstract

This thesis involves an investigation of the Christian elements in J.K. Rowling’s Harry Potter book series. Methods and procedures included researching right wing religious responses to the Harry Potter series through media outlets. Each book was read and analyzed in response to religious objections. The series was explicated and studied for religious themes and ideas. The claims of the witchcraft content in the series were researched and expounded upon. Supplementary readers were used, and commentators were relied upon for certain cited ideas. The findings of this thesis are that fringe religious groups who oppose the Potter series are misinformed in their objections. In conclusion, Rowling's series supports many Christian ideas and serves as edifying literature to readers.

Recommended Citation

Hall, Cody Pharr, "Harry Potter and the Religious Right: An in-depth look at the Christian undertones in J.K. Rowling's series" (2011). Honors Theses. 2340.
https://egrove.olemiss.edu/hon_thesis/2340

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